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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.83, 572.28 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.83, 572.28 and 267.51 is: 369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.83 : 572.28 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.83/572.28 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.83x = 572.28 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.83x = 153,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,090.98/414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.04

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